Enriching the lives of neighborhood youth through diverse and engaging programs at the Cook Arts Center and the Cook Library Center.

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Bright Beginnings Playgroup & Storytime

The Cook Library Center is thrilled to be hosting a Bright Beginnings Parents as Teachers Playgroup and Storytime each Wednesday from 1-2pm.

The Kent ISD Bright Beginnings Program is a partnership between Kent ISD and its constituent districts. The program provides services to families with children birth to kindergarten entry throughout Kent County.

Bright Beginnings Parent Educators deliver services to families in Kent County through the Parents as Teachers program.

Parents as Teachers is a parent education and family support program that begins prenatally and extends through age five. Parents as Teachers believes that all parents will be their children's best first teachers.Parents meet to enhance their parenting knowledge, gain new insights and share their experiences, common concerns and successes. Group meetings also provide families the opportunity to participate in parent-child activities.

The Cook Library Center is providing a free book for each parent-child that attends the program each week.